Bourbon- and Cider-Braised Jowl Bacon Steaks Recipe

Name: Bourbon- and Cider-Braised Jowl Bacon Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds jowl bacon, unsliced; 100 milliliters bourbon; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 4 bay leaves; 3 to 4 cups apple cider; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 bunch turnip greensstalks removed, rinsed and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds jowl bacon, unsliced
100 milliliters bourbon
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
3 to 4 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch turnip greensstalks removed, rinsed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Place the bacon, bourbon, peppercorns and bay leaves in a Dutch oven, then add enough apple cider to mostly cover the bacon.
3
Braise the bacon for 4 hours, then remove from the oven; let the bacon cool in its liquid in the Dutch oven for 1 1/2 hours, then remove and place in a re-sealable plastic bag, discarding the liquid.
4
Refrigerate until cold and firm, at least 6 hours but up to 5 days.
5
Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the turnip greens and briefly toss; add the apple cider vinegar and toss until softened and bright green, about 2 minutes.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
8
Clean the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
9
Slice the bacon into 1-inch thick slices, then sear on each side, about 1 minute per side, flipping carefully.
10
Serve with the turnip greens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds jowl bacon, unsliced, 100 milliliters bourbon, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Bourbon- and Cider-Braised Jowl Bacon Steaks falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bourbon- and Cider-Braised Jowl Bacon Steaks

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